SOUPER STARS
Warm up winter with a steamy bowl of soup at any of these popular
Buckhead eateries. From universal classics to unfamiliar combinations,

STORY:

Jessica Dauler

PHOTO Sara

Hanna

discover a few reasons to revisit the comforting essence of soup.

1. Watershed: Potlikker
Soup with Cornmeal
Dumplings ($8)

2. Buckhead Diner:
Roasted Tomato Soup ($6)

A pioneer in the farm-totable movement, Watershed
serves soulful dishes with
locally sourced ingredients.
Do not miss the opportunity
to try the seasonal Potlikker
soup that blends a chestnut
broth with delicate, toasted
porcini meringues melted
on top. Crisp, sage-flavored
croutons tie the dish
together, giving each thick
spoonful a bit of crunch,
while the addition of cornmeal dumplings make
it a filling meal.

This high-end, retro-style
diner serves upscale American comfort food including a
familiar classic: tomato soup.
A top seller at the restaurant,
the slow-roasted tomatoes
yield a rich, creamy puree for
the perfect palate balance of
sweet, sour and savory. Scoop
up a parmesan crouton floating on top for added crunch,
or pair it with the four-cheese
grilled cheese served on
buttered parmesan bread.
It’s a satisfying winter dinner,
especially when accompanied
by a glass of red wine.

3. Ted's Montana Grill:
Karen’s Flying D Bison
Chili ($7 per bowl)
Cozy up to a hearty bowl of
bison chili in this Old Weststyle American grill. Boasting the largest array of bison
menu offerings in the world,
the restaurant also offers
a meaty chili that combines
a slew of ingredients, including lean ground bison,
garlic, onions and ranch-style
beans (pintos made with chili
seasonings). Top it off with
cheddar cheese, red onions
and jalapenos, and a timeless
American classic is reborn.
The helping is generous,
filling and pairs nicely with
a house-made margarita.
1874 Peachtree Street N.W.
Atlanta 30309
404.355.3897
tedsmontanagrill.com

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5. South City Kitchen:

Yogurt Soup ($5)

She Crab Soup

Tucked away off of Piedmont, this homey Persian
restaurant is a hidden gem
with memorable Mediterranean fare. The yogurt soup
is similar to the Persian-style
soups that are so popular in
the Middle East. An affinity
for yogurt is not required as
the warm, velvety blend is
totally different than what
you’d find in the grocery
store. Served warm with
basmati rice, chickpeas,
herbs and mint oil, it’s a great
introduction to an authentic
Persian dining experience.

($8 per bowl)
Known for its sophisticated
Southern comfort food,
South City Kitchen doesn’t
disappoint with its she crab
soup. It’s a cross between
a bisque and chowder, loaded with the meat of a female
crab. Variations exist, but
purists know that the recipe
served here is made in true
Southern tradition, resulting
in an addictive blend of
buttery, creamy crab soup
that is both sweet and salty.
The bowl is topped with a
dollop of cream and sherry.